Happy Birthday, President Lincoln! We all know Lincoln for his infamous Emancipation Proclamation and his sad assassination but here are some other fun facts about Abe Lincoln taken from here:
- He had two VPs: Andrew Johnson and Hannibal Hamlin
- His wife Mary’s family opposed their marriage because he was too poor of a background
- He was the tallest president at 6’4″
- He was the first president to have a beard
Abe Lincoln was also known for his eloquent speeches and known for his public relations. Here are some fun lessons from him on PR in honor of his birthday: http://www.inc.com/steve-cody/lessons-from-abraham-lincoln.html